Language profile

Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language)

Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language)

Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language) is spoken in Central Hills (Kathmandu Valley).

Language family
Script
Speakers
Status
Vulnerable
Also called
Not recorded
Greeting

Where Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language) is spoken

Where it is spoken

Geographic distribution

BHAKTAPURKATHMANDULALITPUR

Script

Writing sample

Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language)

Scripts carry more than sound: letterforms, numerals and orthographic conventions record centuries of contact, patronage and revival.

Note

Numeral documentation for Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language) is in progress with community contributors.

Words & expressions

Everyday speech

Stories

Oral tradition

Songs & music

Sung heritage

Culture & traditions

Festivals, dress, food, craft

Festivals

Dress

Food

Crafts

People & community

The people who keep Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language) alive

Language → People → Place → Culture → Heritage

Sign Language (Nepali Sign Language) → → BHAKTAPUR, KATHMANDU, LALITPUR → → audio, video, text and images held with community consent.

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